The Chris and Heidi Beckstead
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead is a private foundation, based in Highland, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $550K. Net investment income was $2.8M.
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead at a glance
In short: The Chris and Heidi Beckstead gave $550K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $275K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $550,000
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $275,000
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275,000
- Total assets
- $28,701,818
- +62.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chris and Heidi Beckstead funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS-P ($500K). Together the top 2 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chris and Heidi Beckstead gives
- In 2024 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2022) to $550K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS-P Salt Lake City, UT | To Further Ecclesiastical Purposes | $500,000 |
| Mentors International Kaysville, UT | Mentors international is a global nonprofit dedicated to changing lives through mentoring and entrepreneurship | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,701,818 | $13,663,211 | $620,387 | $550,000 | 2 | $550,000 | $2,774,727 | $1,262,174 |
| 2023 | $17,679,017 | $9,080,550 | $520,110 | $510,000 | 2 | $510,000 | $348,715 | $484,350 |
| 2022 | $9,118,577 | $9,285,577 | $167,000 | $167,000 | 1 | $167,000 | $9,154 | $272,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chris and Heidi Beckstead reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Beckstead
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Beckstead
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Chris and Heidi Beckstead
How much does The Chris and Heidi Beckstead give each year?
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead gave $550K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $510K across 2 grants.
How large is The Chris and Heidi Beckstead?
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead reported $28.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Chris and Heidi Beckstead operate?
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead has awarded grants in Utah.
What is The Chris and Heidi Beckstead's EIN?
The Chris and Heidi Beckstead's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2192679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Chris and Heidi Beckstead funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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